The Original Ferris Wheel Site
Explore the site of the original Ferris Wheel, a landmark of innovation from Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition.
Visit the historic location of the world's first Ferris wheel, built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago's Midway Plaisance. Though the original is gone, the site remains a landmark and a testament to innovation.
A brief summary to The Original Ferris Wheel
- 1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, Hyde Park, Illinois, 60637, US
Local tips
- Explore the Midway Plaisance park, a historic Olmsted-designed green space.
- Visit the nearby University of Chicago campus and its architectural landmarks.
- Check out the Lorado Taft's Fountain of Time sculpture on the Midway Plaisance.
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Getting There
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Public Transport
From downtown Chicago, take the CTA Green Line to the Garfield station. From there, walk east along 55th Street to Midway Plaisance. Alternatively, take the CTA Red Line to the 63rd Street station and transfer to the #63 bus, which will drop you off near the Midway Plaisance. A single ride on CTA costs $2.50.
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Walking
If you are near the University of Chicago campus, simply walk east or west to reach Midway Plaisance, which runs between 59th and 60th streets. The location of the original Ferris Wheel is in the center of the Midway, west of S. Woodlawn Ave.
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Driving
From Lake Shore Drive, exit at 57th Street and head west. Continue onto Midway Plaisance. Limited free street parking is available along Midway Plaisance between 59th and 60th Streets on a first-come, first-served basis. University-operated parking lots are also available for around $4 per hour.
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